Pelvic ultrasound (limited) Cost by Hospital

Pelvic ultrasound (limited) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2335 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$357median cash price · 2335 hospitals, 52 statestypically $120–$946 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$639
Cash / self-pay
$357
Insurer-negotiated
$157
Medicare pays
$51
$120$946
Median cash $357  ·  Medicare $51  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $357 — about 7.0× the Medicare rate ($51). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($102).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $639 list price could save about $282 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $54 $60 — 279 min —
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $54 — — 102 min —
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc Buckhannon, WV $54 — ★ 3/5 141 min —
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc Oak Bluffs, MA $56 $414 ★ 4/5 157 min —
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $56 $105 ★ 3/5 240 min —
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $56 — — 98 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $57 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $57 — — 103 min —
Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno, CA $59 $21 ★ 2/5 240 min —
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $60 $235 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc Conway, AR $60 $108 ★ 2/5 178 min —
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $61 $20 ★ 2/5 316 min —
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Schenectady, NY $61 $61 — — —
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $62 $148 ★ 4/5 107 min —
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $62 $53 ★ 4/5 298 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $62 $101 ★ 3/5 185 min —
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $62 $101 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Titus Regional Medical Center Mount Pleasant, TX $62 $34 ★ 3/5 198 min —
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $63 $79 ★ 3/5 156 min —
Mercy Hospital Lincoln Troy, MO $64 $127 — 150 min —
CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia Ringgold, GA $64 $102 ★ 3/5 118 min —
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $65 — ★ 2/5 208 min —
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Pine Bluff, AR $65 $108 ★ 1/5 198 min —
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, IA $66 $22 ★ 1/5 244 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $67 $260 ★ 4/5 174 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Pelvic ultrasound (limited)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $357; Medicare pays $51.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$29
$20 – $57
Medicaid 349
$43
$15 – $134
Independent Health 36
$49
$24 – $185
Highmark 136
$61
$26 – $228
Amerigroup 176
$64
$31 – $164
Anthem 594
$70
$24 – $406
AmeriHealth 234
$81
$20 – $283
MVP Health Care 86
$87
$25 – $441
Medicare 570
$87
$24 – $166
Molina Healthcare 574
$91
$24 – $261
Geisinger 72
$92
$20 – $394
Tricare / VA 423
$98
$23 – $314
Priority Health 58
$99
$34 – $575
Centene / Ambetter 813
$107
$26 – $368
Devoted Health 182
$107
$51 – $235
SelectHealth 48
$109
$45 – $339
UCare 77
$112
$28 – $460
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$113
$47 – $528
Humana 1072
$114
$37 – $421
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1284
$116
$27 – $551
UPMC Health Plan 112
$116
$35 – $440
UnitedHealthcare 1541
$117
$30 – $586
EmblemHealth 79
$131
$40 – $291
Oscar Health 173
$165
$46 – $311
Aetna 1440
$167
$39 – $682
Kaiser Permanente 243
$175
$51 – $587
Bright Health 43
$182
$125 – $647
Cigna 1193
$183
$51 – $806
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$191
$86 – $537
HealthPartners 271
$202
$36 – $646
Health Net 319
$233
$51 – $943
Coventry 162
$291
$52 – $983
Sanford Health Plan 75
$293
$49 – $587
Security Health Plan 65
$318
$48 – $564
Medica 241
$328
$58 – $587
Healthcare Highways 49
$346
$128 – $588
AvMed 67
$456
$120 – $1,110
MultiPlan / PHCS network 899
$476
$105 – $1,115

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Arkansas$128
New Jersey$136
Mississippi$143
Tennessee$143
Louisiana$181
Maine$185

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Does Medicare cover Pelvic ultrasound (limited)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Pelvic ultrasound (limited). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $51. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $10 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2335 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $357, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $639, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $157, a Medicare rate of about $51. Most cash prices fall between $120 and $946 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pelvic ultrasound (limited) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2335 US hospitals is $357. Most hospitals fall between $120 and $946. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Pelvic ultrasound (limited)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $51). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Pelvic ultrasound (limited)?
Medicare pays about $51. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Pelvic ultrasound (limited) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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